Wonders of Sergoit Hills

 by William Kiptoo The  Kiptabis  famine of 1894 was one of the most severe droughts recorded in Kerio Valley, forcing many Keiyo people to migrate to Maasailand, Tugen, Nandi, and Moiben in search of food. This led to widespread displacement and suffering, with entire families uprooted from their ancestral lands. According to research, the famine was particularly devastating for women and children. With food supplies depleted, nursing mothers could no longer produce milk, resorting to feeding their babies boiled herbs, which ultimately led to high infant mortality. Mothers, consumed by grief, carried their babies' corpses to the bush to be devoured by hyenas. Hunger was so extreme that women tied stones around their bellies to suppress the pangs, waiting for scraps from their families. Local folklore say children suffered severe malnutrition, causing their rectums to protrude due to muscle collapse. In desperation, some parents sold their children to the Nandi in exchang...

By William Kiptoo Ken-Knit (Kenya) Ltd. is a textile manufacturing company located in Eldoret, Kenya. It was founded in 1966 by three brothers - Gulabchand Shah, Somchand Shah, and Keshavlal Shah. With an initial capital of Sh50,000, the company started small with just one knitting machine producing hand-knitting yarn. However, over time, they expanded into spinning, blankets, knitwear, and other products. Initially focusing on hand-knitting yarn, Ken-Knit soon diversified into spinning units, blanket departments, and knitwear. They have grown into a major textile manufacturer in East Africa, known for their quality knitwear. In the late 1970s, they introduced a Composite spinning and dyeing plant for various types of yarn. Ken-Knit has kept up with modern technology, investing in machinery to ensure top quality and durability in their products. Ken-Knit offers a wide range of products, including sweaters, blankets, Maasai shukas, pillows, and kikois. They are also a leading manufactur...

Eldoret White Castle Motel stands as one of the largest and most iconic hotels in Eldoret City. Established in 1985 and strategically located along Eldoret’s main highway, the motel is a central hub for both accommodation and entertainment, attracting both local and international travelers. One of the most memorable businesses within building was Sam’s Discotheque Club, a legendary entertainment spot which was famous for its electrifying jam sessions, a favourite entertainment for young revelers offering unmatched nightlife and music entertainment in Eldoret. White Castle Motel was the brainchild of Samuel Muchai Kinyanjui, a prominent businessman who originally hailed from Gatundu, Kiambu County. Muchai was was a descendant of Paramount Chief Kinyanjui wa Gathirimu who was one of Waiyaki wa Hingas servant. Muchai’s entrepreneurial journey began in the 1960’s where he started as a “Fundi” in Kiambu before venturing into construction and real estate development. His success as a contrac...